Blogs — immune health

Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is an important water-soluble nutrient in the human body. It is also known as L-ascorbic acid, antiscorbutic vitamin, and dehydroascorbic acid. The human body cannot produce Vitamin C which is why, we have to supply it through vitamin C rich food or natural dietary supplements. The importance of Vitamin C first came to the attention of sailors who had to spend months at sea with foods that lacked vitamin C. When a voyage lasted longer than planned, it resulted in scarcity of fruits and vegetables. This affected sailors’ health and prolonged incidences of...

Used to prepare hundreds of aromatic cuisines for it’s color and flavor, turmeric is popular as a quintessential spice in several countries. Turmeric has been in use for many centuries, the wisdom of its health benefits passed down between countless generations. Know as “Curcuma longa “, turmeric contains curcuminoids, ensuring healthy immune and digestive functions. Curcuminoids are the main phytochemicals present in this potent herb and has impressed the world with its health properties. Curcumin is a powerful curcuminoid and is what makes turmeric appear yellowish. As per many scientific studies, curcuminoids communicate with more than 150 of our body...

Recent years have witnessed the unprecedented rise in the popularity of organic supplements to boost our energy levels and overall health. One such supplement that has attracted a great deal of attention is spirulina. Often compared to looking like pond scum, spirulina is a superior food choice recommended by well-renowned health and nutritional experts. It is filled with many essential nutrients as well as healing properties that are easy for your body to receive. Often found as algae sitting on top of a pond waters, this supplement was discovered for it's potential health benefits back in the 14th century. Eventually, spirulina was...

Milk thistle is a unique herb, whose name was derived from the plant leaves’ milky white extract. The ancient herb is and has been used for various health benefits for centuries. It’s a vibrant herb that is being referred to as galactogogue (which increases milk production), hepatic (which is related to liver health), cholagogue (which purges bile in your system), and demulcent (which is an anti-inflammatory). Scientifically known as Silybum marianum, milk thistle and its extract has incredible cell regenerating effects. The herb is packed with natural components that ensure optimum liver functions by preventing harmful effects of toxins, including...